How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles
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Since August, Pennsylvania health officials have administered over 400 doses of measles vaccine in Amish homes through a quiet, trusted word-of-mouth campaign designed to combat the country's worst measles outbreak in 35 years, which has confirmed 1,500+ cases and six deaths.
The article reflects cases through early November 2026; ongoing outbreak trajectory is not yet known.
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